IT Foundations Chapter 2 Practice Test – Flashcards

When disassembling a computer, it's okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other as long as you follow ESD protection rules.

Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you're safe to begin working inside the case.

The motherboard sits on elevated screw holes or spacers to keep it from touching the case.

A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the P1 connector as well.

Some boards designed to support multiple PCIe video cards will have additional power connectors on the board to power wattage-hungry cards.

Which statement is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case?

What is the second step in opening the case of a working computer?

What do you call a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from the board?

What are round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case known as?

In what order should you install components into the case after disassembling a computer?

Which statement is true regarding the installation of the motherboard and connecting power?

What type of connector is not typically found on the front panel header?

What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?

Where should you clip your ESD strap when opening a computer case?

Most manufacturers or retailers of laptops offer a warranty that lasts for at least how long?

What diagnostic software is used by several manufacturers, and can run tests on keyboards, video, speakers, touchpad, optical drives, wireless LANs, motherboard, processor, ports, hard drive, and memory?

If a ground strap is unavailable, what should be done to dissipate any ESD before working on a laptop?

What should be done after reassembling a laptop, but before installing the battery or AC adapter?

Which component may be considered a field replaceable unit (FRU)?

Which of the following statements regarding working inside a laptop computer is true?

When is it okay to touch the inside of a computer that is turned on?

A system will always require what power connector?

When removing screws while working on a laptop, what should be done with the screws?

When handling motherboards, cards, or drives, which statement is NOT accurate?

What is the very first step that should be taken when performing work with a computer?

Sometimes a board may have an extra PCIe power connector. This connector comes in what two different pin numbers?

What are two resources that may be useful in disassembling a laptop computer?

What two devices in a computer should be considered "black boxes", and should never be opened, due to risks involving charged capacitors?

What two laptop manufacturers provide their service manuals online free of charge?

If the PC-Doctor software is installed on a computer's hard drive, what two different ways can the program be started?

controls power to the motherboard, must be connected to power the PC up.

a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from the board

positive / negative LED that controls the power light and indicates the power is on

controls the drive activity light on the front panel that lights up when any SATA or IDE device is in use

keeps the motherboard from touching the case

switch used to reboot a computer

you clip it to the side of the computer case to dissipate any charge between you and the computer

a type of connector that must be lifted up in order to be disconnected

a document from the manufacturer that describes how to disassemble a device

a connector on the motherboard that allows the insertion of a card